Lists of Capuchin friars in Zambia from 1931-99. The list was compiled for research purposes by Fr. Bruno McKnight OFM Cap. (d. 21 Dec. 2012). The list gives the years in which each of the 101 named friars served in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia). The file also includes personnel lists for the friars attached to the Vice-Province of St. Francis, Zambia. The information is given under the headings of name, address and contact details.
Letter from Fr. Kevin OSF to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, seeking support for the building of the first local Franciscan Sisters’ convent at the Nsambya Mission in Kampala, Uganda. The appeal reads: ‘There is a great field of work to be done there, and we need the help of these native Sisters at all the missions so badly’.
Letters from Fr. Sylvester Mulligan OFM Cap., General Definitor, to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, re the canonical establishment of the Irish Capuchin mission in Northern Rhodesia. He also asks for a list of potential candidates for the position of Regular Superior.
Newspaper cuttings, ceremonial booklet and other documents relating to the consecration of Monsignor Timothy Phelim O’Shea OFM Cap. as Vicar Apostolic of Livingstone by the Most Rev. Ettore Felici, Apostolic Nuncio, at St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin, on 8 September 1950. The attendees included President Sean T. O’Kelly, the Taoiseach, John A. Costello, and Éamon de Valera. The file includes cuttings of photographic prints of the consecration mass, the departure of Bishop O’Shea OFM Cap. from Dublin to return to Africa (with Fr. Colman Griffin OFM Cap., Provincial Minister). Includes cuttings from the 'Dublin Evening Mail' and the 'Irish Press'.
Publication by Fr. Fintan Roche OFM Cap. on the Irish Capuchin mission in Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia. The booklet was published by M.H. Gill & Son, Dublin.
Publication by Fr. Owen O’Sullivan OFM Cap. on the history of the Irish Capuchins in Zambia, 1931-1981 ([Zambia, 1982]). The chapter headings include: the pioneers; the land and its people in a changing world; a beginning is made; working through schools; the friars’ conditions; progress step by step and stone by stone.
Certificate from Frederick J. Lyons, collector, affirming that no rates are due on 24 South Mall, Cork, as the property is empty. With receipt for rents payable on the said premises.
Demand notices and certificates for payment of municipal rates in respect of properties described in schedules as the Presbytery and rooms 8-10 Father Mathew Quay, and on Queen Street, Cork.
Register book of brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis attached to Holy Trinity Church, Cork. Gilt title to front cover. The volume is divided into distinct sections: • Manuscript index containing 113 names of brothers and their number on the registered certificates of profession extant in the volume. • List of officers (and their rank) on the council of the Third Order under the supervision of Fr. William, President. 23 May 1875. • Minutes of the proceedings of council meetings of brothers of the Third Order. 25 May 1875-3 Dec. 1899. • Page titled ‘Attendance sheet of discreets selected at council meetings’. 7 Aug. 1898. • Printed forms of professions of brothers of the Third Order. 28 Mar. 1869-7 Dec. 1890. • Blank forms of profession are inserted at the end of the volume.
